With tickets for TFN: Manchester scheduled to go on sale at 12:00 midday (UK Time) on Saturday 3rd January 2026,  we now wish to give a little advance notice to our Traders and Forge artists about how applications will work this year.


When Will Applications Open?

Trader and Forge applications will open at 12:00 midday (UK time) on Saturday 27th December 2025.

TFN staff will then wait at least 7 days before reviewing the applications. 

With this event, we typically close the application window not long after this, as we tend to be oversubscribed - so, please do apply nice and early.

 

How Will It Work?

This is an application process, so you won't have to pay for your tables when applying. We'll contact you later, if your application is approved, to arrange payment.

 

How Do You Decide Who To Accept?

TFNation events are usually oversubscribed. When this happens we take into account numerous factors such as the promptness of your application, your stall description and overall variety in the room.

Our best tips to you are to apply early and to give a good description of the type of stock you'd like to bring along with you, to give yourself the best possible chance of being selected.

 

Attendees visiting a colourful trader stall at our last Manchester event

Trader Pricing

Trader floorspace is sold in blocks. One block measures approximately 5ft (1.52m) across the front and 6'6" (1.97m) in depth, and includes up to two 5ft (1.52m) tables.  Standard setup is one table at the back and one at the front, with a walkway between, but you are free to arrange your tables as you wish within the allocated space, subject to clearance from our vendor team who will help you with your planning and risk assessment.

Additional blocks come at a reduced rate.

Please note – unfortunately we are unable to guarantee power will be supplied to all of the blocks.

  • 1 Block (includes 2 tables & 2 Trader tickets) - £125.00
  • 2 Blocks (includes 4 tables & 2 Trader tickets) - £195.00
  • 3 Blocks (includes 6 tables & 2 Trader tickets) - £265.00
  • 4 Blocks (includes 8 tables & 2 Trader tickets) - £335.00
  • Additional Trader Passes can be purchased for £50.00

 

A Forge stall, filled with colourful merchandise, at our last Manchester event

Forge Pricing

Forge tables consist of one table typically measuring 1.52m (5 feet) priced at £85.00, inclusive of one Forge ticket.

A Forge table may be shared with another Forge artist (who must be pre-registered with us), however the additional artist will need to purchase their own convention ticket.

Please be aware there are strict rules for Forge Tables, including;

  1. No Official Merchandise.
  2. No Official logos are to appear on any items.
  3. Although customised toys can be sold, all figures must be modified. (Otherwise you will need to buy a regular Trader Block).

 

(Please note: TFN:Manchester is a limited capacity event; all convention areas are subject to capacity limits and all advertised guests, traders, Forge artists, panels and activities are subject to change without notice. Terms and Conditions of sale apply on this small world and all others, even those under attack from the chaos-bringer!)

 

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